Abstract:Brain science is the ultimate territory for human being to understand nature and himself, as well as the most important scientific frontier in the 21st century. Inspired from the working mechanism of human brain, brain-like intelligence will be the future of artificial intelligence. Imitation and integration between brain science and brain-like intelligence are the inevitable trends. With profound accumulations and unique advantages, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) launched the "Mapping of Brain-functional Connections" Strategic Priority Research Programme (B), investigating the neural network connections and their processing mechanisms of several important brain functions, such as sense, perception, learning, memory, etc. In order to promote the comprehensive integration of brain science and brain-like intelligence, CAS integrated brain-like intelligence studies into the "Mapping of Brain-functional Connections" Programme, and established the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology. Through the substantial integration of brain science and brain-like intelligence, CAS will provide scientific and technological support to advancing the intelligence industry in China.